The year is quickly passing by and with it have come so many life-changes and situation/circumstance changes. Life-changes in that we've had to say goodbye to a few friends recently, and situation/circumstances - well, those are always happening.
Easter is Sunday and today is Maundy Thursday. We plan to go to our church tonight where we are having foot washing and communion services. I have been surprised to note that many churches do not do that anymore. For that matter, the reason they probably don't is because people do not go. And that part is sad for they do not know what they are missing. I think of my own family and the special blessing one gets to be a part of this type of service. It's humbling, for sure, but didn't Christ humble Himself to wash His disciples' feet? And we are to follow His example.
Of course Christ also gave us a new commandment - John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
How many times do we fail that command because we are so stubborn and prideful that we refuse to love one another. I agree, it is hard sometimes to love others. It's hard to even LIKE them. But Christ has called us to do just that. There are some people who are difficult to get along with. Very difficult, in fact. But by refusing to associate with them or be in contact with them is giving them power over you. And, it will keep you out of heaven.
I think with my own siblings who do not talk to each other. None of them really care if they speak or not to each other. Ever. But they will be held accountable for not making the effort to reconcile. Pride and stubbornness is a horrible thing. I will not go to hell because I gave a sibling power over me by my not forgiving them and letting it go. If they choose not to associate with me - that is on them. I must do ever effort to reconcile. Doesn't mean we have to do things together. But it does mean I need to love them.
I had something happen this week that hurt me, and yet, it wasn't anyone's fault. It was just a miscommunication - or rather, lack of communication. My first instinct from the hurt was disassociation. I didn't want to go where I had been hurt. I didn't want to face those who hurt me. And yet, I knew it was just miscommunication, and it wasn't really anyone's fault that I acted on my own, without authority. It took a few days, but I have finally let it go and I can face these people and go to that place without any hurt and frustration. I did what I thought was a good thing, and it was rejected. Not my fault. I just know not to do it again. :) Not a big deal. But it was the first day or so as I processed it. Not giving the pain of hurt power over me. I am better than that.
I'm working from home tomorrow. I don't often get that chance but with one boss on vacation and one working from home tomorrow, it's a great opportunity. I have enough to do, for sure! AND, I was able to get two monitors to take home so that I can set it up as I have it here at work. It's so much easier to work with two monitors than just one or just the laptop. I'm hoping to get a lot done tomorrow.
It's about time to go home so will close this off and get my briefcase packed to take home. Hope that you have a blessed Easter - think about the REASON we celebrate Easter. It's not all candy and bunny rabbits and little chicks. It's all about Jesus. He died for you, and for me. Took all our past sins, our present sins, and our future sins, all on His shoulders and never refused us. He crawled to that cross so that He could bear all our sins.
Now that is my Savior. And yours.
Blessings!
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Thursday, April 4, 2019
and now it's April....
UGH. I hate it when I have a paragraph typed and then it disappears. Well, I obviously hit a key and it took it away - and I can't find the thingie that you click to bring it back. So I guess it's gone. Oh well, it was nothing more than lamenting about the time flying by and I am getting nothing accomplished.
I just read my son's blog and it is refreshing to hear how things are progressing with his family. I wish I could help, but this is something that unless they ask, I need to stay out of. My daughter-in-law's mother's celebration of life is this Saturday and we plan to attend. I love my daughter-in-law and I loved her mother and father. It breaks my heart that she misses them so, but it is like the 'circle of life'. We all will go that way at some point.
Another dear friend passed away this past week. I have known him for over 30 years. His wife passed a few years ago, and now he has. I will miss his hugs and "better now" when we chatted. His daughter and I still see each other at our Needles of Hope knitting/crocheting group each month.
Speaking of, we have our Needles of Hope group this Saturday morning and I plan to go for a couple hours. I'm not that good at it yet, and haven't donated much, but I do enjoy the fellowship and working on things at home. I actually made several baby blankets before realizing I was creating them lop-sided so can't donate them. I'm going to try to fix them somehow, but haven't yet.
I've also started working on puzzles. My big brother sent me several puzzles and I bought a board to work on them with. It is relaxing to do as well as the knitting is. I work a few pieces most every day - it isn't a rush to complete, but just something to do that I enjoy.
My son-in-law was in an accident last night - he was in the center lane (which is one-way 4-7PM I think M-F) and a car decided to get in that lane and hit him on the right passenger side - causing the air bags to go off - that's how hard he was hit. In fact, he is in the ER now and I'm still waiting to hear what the x-ray results and lab results show. He has been there most of the day. He went last night but it was so full that after waiting a couple hours he left and went back this morning. A photo I saw had him taking an IV for hydration - but I don't know why other than not having anything to drink (and probably eat) since he arrived.
Our speaking engagements at the RV parks is over for this season and we don't start up again until November. We already have our schedule for next year. I should work on them this summer, but probably won't. Life is too short and I want to have fun. :-)
I'm still working and probably will until the day I die. I mentioned to hubby a few weeks ago I wanted to start downsizing and getting rid of things. When he asked why, I told him that I would like to sell the house in two years and get a smaller place, and retire. He came unglued. I was told in no uncertain terms that he was not moving and he would not get rid of any of his things and I couldn't touch them. I just looked at him. It's ok he "retired" at 70 after being laid off from his last job.... but I turn 70 this year and he won't let me retire even at 72. He has proven he doesn't love me, he loves the life that I can give him. And that's so disappointing. I'm worth so much more. Enough of that.
I just took a few moments here at work and so now I need to get back at it. Good thing I like my job - but it does wear me out - plus the drive back and forth. I know my boys understand that comment. They also have driven back and forth like I have.
Blessings!
I just read my son's blog and it is refreshing to hear how things are progressing with his family. I wish I could help, but this is something that unless they ask, I need to stay out of. My daughter-in-law's mother's celebration of life is this Saturday and we plan to attend. I love my daughter-in-law and I loved her mother and father. It breaks my heart that she misses them so, but it is like the 'circle of life'. We all will go that way at some point.
Another dear friend passed away this past week. I have known him for over 30 years. His wife passed a few years ago, and now he has. I will miss his hugs and "better now" when we chatted. His daughter and I still see each other at our Needles of Hope knitting/crocheting group each month.
Speaking of, we have our Needles of Hope group this Saturday morning and I plan to go for a couple hours. I'm not that good at it yet, and haven't donated much, but I do enjoy the fellowship and working on things at home. I actually made several baby blankets before realizing I was creating them lop-sided so can't donate them. I'm going to try to fix them somehow, but haven't yet.
I've also started working on puzzles. My big brother sent me several puzzles and I bought a board to work on them with. It is relaxing to do as well as the knitting is. I work a few pieces most every day - it isn't a rush to complete, but just something to do that I enjoy.
My son-in-law was in an accident last night - he was in the center lane (which is one-way 4-7PM I think M-F) and a car decided to get in that lane and hit him on the right passenger side - causing the air bags to go off - that's how hard he was hit. In fact, he is in the ER now and I'm still waiting to hear what the x-ray results and lab results show. He has been there most of the day. He went last night but it was so full that after waiting a couple hours he left and went back this morning. A photo I saw had him taking an IV for hydration - but I don't know why other than not having anything to drink (and probably eat) since he arrived.
Our speaking engagements at the RV parks is over for this season and we don't start up again until November. We already have our schedule for next year. I should work on them this summer, but probably won't. Life is too short and I want to have fun. :-)
I'm still working and probably will until the day I die. I mentioned to hubby a few weeks ago I wanted to start downsizing and getting rid of things. When he asked why, I told him that I would like to sell the house in two years and get a smaller place, and retire. He came unglued. I was told in no uncertain terms that he was not moving and he would not get rid of any of his things and I couldn't touch them. I just looked at him. It's ok he "retired" at 70 after being laid off from his last job.... but I turn 70 this year and he won't let me retire even at 72. He has proven he doesn't love me, he loves the life that I can give him. And that's so disappointing. I'm worth so much more. Enough of that.
I just took a few moments here at work and so now I need to get back at it. Good thing I like my job - but it does wear me out - plus the drive back and forth. I know my boys understand that comment. They also have driven back and forth like I have.
Blessings!
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